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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks.

‘Let’s Connect’ Series Well Received By Diaspora

The monthly townhall series, ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’, has been well received by the Jamaican Diaspora. This is according to Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks. The online programme offers members of the Diaspora the...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the launch of Jamaica’s Candidature for election to Part III of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The launch ceremony was held at the Ministry, downtown Kingston, on May 26.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the launch of Jamaica’s Candidature for election to Part III of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The launch ceremony was held at the Ministry, downtown Kingston, on May 26.

Jamaica To Assist Aviation Sector Rebound
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Ambassador Nick Perry (left), is in discussion with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s headquarters, downtown Kingston.
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Ambassador Nick Perry (left), is in discussion with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s headquarters, downtown Kingston.

Minister Johnson Smith Engages New US Ambassador on Areas of Cooperation
Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith plants a tree as Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen looks on. The exercise took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (May 25).
Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith plants a tree as Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen looks on. The exercise took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (May 25).

PHOTOS: G-G visits Minister of Foreign Affairs for Tree Planting Exercise
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.

More Visibility Of Transition Challenges Faced By SIDS Needed – State Minister

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Republican Congressman from the 7th District in the State of Tennessee, Dr. Mark Green, a Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy, has the rapt attention of Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, as they held discussions during a courtesy call on him at his office at the Rayburn House building on Capitol Hill. They discussed a wide range of topics, including increased investment between Jamaica and the State of Tennessee and Jamaica’s support for his “Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act” which seeks to shift manufacturing from China to Latin America and the Caribbean. The Act seeks to incentivise producers to relocate to Latin America and the Caribbean and is designed to contain China
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PHOTOS: Jamaica’s Ambassador To The US Pays Courtesy Call On Tennessee Congressman

Republican Congressman from the 7th District in the State of Tennessee, Dr. Mark Green, a Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy, has the rapt attention of Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, as they held discussions during a courtesy call on him at his office at...
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overnor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the State dinner hosted at King’s House on Tuesday (May 17), for President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, Ram Nath Kovind.
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Partnership Between India And Jamaica Must Be Nurtured – G-G

Cooperation between Jamaica and the Republic of India remains dynamic, vibrant and strong, and this partnership must be nurtured, says Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. “We are extremely pleased with India's unswerving commitment to Jamaica's development. They have given selflessly to every facet of our development and have been unrelenting in their efforts to ensure our...
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President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (second left, foreground), is greeted by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth right) when he arrived at the Norman Manley International airport in Kingston on Sunday (May 15) for a four-day State Visit to Jamaica. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left foreground), led the introductions. Pictured at left (foreground) is First Lady, Savita Kovind and at third right is Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
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President of The Republic of India Arrives in Jamaica

A resounding 21-Gun Salute punctuated the air as Jamaica officially welcomed the President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind to the island on Sunday (May 15) for a four-day State Visit. President Kovind, who is the first President of India to visit Jamaica, was greeted at the Norman Manley International airport in Kingston by...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the global launch of the ninth biennial Diaspora conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Downtown Kingston, on May 6.
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PM Reiterates Strong Support For Senator Johnson Smith

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated his strong support for the candidacy of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, for the post of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Addressing the global launch of the ninth biennial Diaspora Conference on May 6, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, downtown...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, converses with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, at the global launch of the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference at the Ministry’s headquarters located at 2 Port Royal Street in Kingston on Friday, May 6.
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Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference To Focus On Business Opportunities

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that next month’s staging of the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference provides an opportunity to encourage more overseas Jamaicans to take advantage of the business and investment opportunities that the country offers. “I would love this conference, this year, to focus on the business opportunities here. Our capital markets, real estate, business process...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, speaks at the launch of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2022, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, downtown Kingston, on May 6.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Unwavering Commitment To Deepen And Strengthen Partnerships With Diaspora

The Government has been unwavering in its commitment to deepen and strengthen partnerships within the Jamaican diaspora, says State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell. Addressing the launch of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2022, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, downtown Kingston, on May 6, Senator Campbell indicated...
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Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen (second left), fields questions from journalists during the EU’s Media Editors’ Breakfast held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Wednesday (May 4). Pictured (from left) are Communication Specialist, Political, Press and Information Section, EU Delegation to Jamaica, Althea Buchanan; Deputy Head, European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Fredrik Ekfeldt; and Programme Manager, EU Delegation to Jamaica, Virginie Andre.
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EU To Provide €30 Million In Support To Jamaica

The European Union (EU) has set aside an initial €30 million to support Jamaica in the areas of digital transformation, climate change resilience, and improved governance, human rights and citizen security up to 2027. Ambassador of the Delegation of the EU to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen, who made the disclosure, noted that these areas have been identified as...
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